The fact that auditory cortex is tonotopically organized means that there is a
A) different area of cortex assigned to each ear.
B) different number of neurons assigned to each level of loudness.
C) specific area of cortex assigned to each frequency.
D) specific area of cortex assigned to each amplitude.

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Tonotopic organization means that different areas of the cortex are assigned to process specific frequencies. This means that certain areas of the cortex will respond more strongly to certain frequencies than others. It does not mean that there is an area of the cortex assigned to each amplitude or each ear.

The Fact That Auditory Cortex Is Tonotopically Organized Means That